Hot Honey Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob
A quick and flavorful summer side dish featuring fresh corn grilled to perfection and coated with a sweet, spicy, and buttery hot honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Husk the fresh ears of corn and remove all silk. Rinse under cold water to clean. Pat dry with a towel.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, honey, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well mixed.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C).
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes to ensure even charring. Grill for 10-12 minutes total until golden brown spots and slight blistering appear.
- During the last 2 minutes of grilling, use a basting brush to coat each ear generously with the hot honey butter mixture. Flip and baste again to lock in flavor.
- Remove the corn from the grill. Brush each ear one last time with the butter mix while still hot. Optionally, sprinkle more chili flakes or squeeze lime on top.
- Serve immediately while hot and buttery.
Notes
If the butter mixture is too thick to brush, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Keep an eye on the grill to avoid burning the corn. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine and honey with agave syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: grilled corn, hot honey butter, summer side, barbecue, spicy corn, easy recipe, backyard BBQ